Unit Aide, Full Time, Seniors Mental Health - Parkside 2

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Unit Aide to assist patients with daily living activities while supporting an inter-professional team. This role focuses on ensuring a safe and compassionate environment for patients, promoting their well-being and comfort. Ideal candidates have a Secondary School Diploma, a PSW certification, and preferably experience in patient care settings. Benefits include competitive salaries, pension plans, and educational opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Education and mentorship opportunities

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate Program.
• One year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily activities.
• Participates with the healthcare team in care plans and documentation.
• Offers orientation assistance to patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Assistance with ADLs

Communication

Education

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate

Job description

Job Code: 17300

Status: Full Time

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage: $27.27 - $28.51

Posting Period: May 31, 2025 - June 9, 2025

The Unit Aide assists and supports patients/clients in meeting their behavioral, emotional, spiritual and physical needs. As a member of the inter-professional team, the Unit Aide provides assistance with activities of daily living to patients/clients and assists the inter-professional health care members of the team in providing a safe and well-maintained environment for patients/clients, staff and visitors.

Skills And Qualifications Required

• Completion of Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate Program from an accredited educational institution, at minimum
• Registration with the Registry of Personal Support Workers, preferred
• One year experience in a hospital/healthcare setting in a patient/client care support position, preferred
• Experience working with geriatric, palliative and rehabilitation population, preferred
• UFIRST / PIECES/ GPA Training, preferred
  
  

Position Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including: bathing, toileting, showering, feeding, hair care, mouth care including dentures, shaving patients/clients, dressing and undressing, when designated and supervised by a regulated health care professional
• Uses proper body mechanics and proper transfer techniques as indicated on the Bedside Assessment
• Participates with inter-professional team members in exchanging information, contributes to care plans, follows programs and ensures optimum levels of health, safety and comfort for patients/clients.
• Follows inter-professional care plan to provide consistent behavioural and safe approach when interacting with patients/clients
• Assists with patient/client and family orientation to the unit
• Documents patient/client activities as required as per organizational policy and procedure
  
  

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• State of the Art Building with on-site parking
• On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails